Martina Cisneros, LCSW
- California
- CA LCSW 70335
Accepting new clientsVerified 3 hours ago
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Open every one of the last 30 days
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Availability over the last 30 days: open to new clients on 30 days. Most recent check, Oct 9: accepting new clients.
Days available
30/30
every one of the last 30 days checked
Availability forecast
Martina has been open to new clients on 30 of the last 30 days, including today.
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About Martina
As a licensed therapist in California and Texas, I bring over two decades of experience supporting individuals through complex emotional landscapes. My practice centers on creating affirming, culturally responsive spaces for diverse clients, with specialized expertise in addressing depression, anxiety, relationship dynamics, grief and loss. I am an LGBTQ+ ally who provides LGBTQ+ affirming care in a welcoming, inclusive and judgment-free space where every individual can feel respected, supported and accepted. I am deeply committed to supporting individuals navigating challenging life transitions, identity exploration, and personal growth. My approach honors each person's unique experiences, with a particular focus on multicultural concerns, women's issues, sexuality, and life transitions/challenges. My therapeutic style emphasizes compassionate, collaborative healing. I draw from evidence-based practices to help clients develop self-love, improve communication, overcome isolation, and rediscover personal purpose. Whether you're struggling with workplace stress, relationship patterns, or seeking deeper self-understanding, I'm dedicated to walking alongside you with empathy and professional guidance. In my free time I enjoy gardening, baking/cooking, reading, dancing, snow skiing, singing, exploring new cultures, traveling, camping, kayaking, volunteering, community involvement, crafting, writing and spending time with my family, grandchildren and friends. Read more Show less
What Martina helps with
Specialties and approaches
Specializes in
Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesIntimacy-related issuesDepressionCoping with life changesLGBTFamily conflictsTrauma and abuseGriefParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesCompassion fatigue
Approaches
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy
Also experienced with
Additional focus areas
AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAvoidant personalityBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDependent personalityDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFirst responder issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityInfidelityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsNarcissismPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues